The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI is 17 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
165.9 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.9 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft